.NET Framework vs .NET 5

Developers should learn meets developers should learn . Here's our take.

.NET Framework

Nice Pick

Developers should learn

Pros

• NET Framework when building Windows-specific applications, legacy systems, or enterprise solutions that require integration with Microsoft technologies like Active Directory or SQL Server
• Related to: c-sharp, asp-net

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

.NET 5

Developers should learn

Pros

• NET 5 to create high-performance, scalable applications that run on Windows, Linux, and macOS, leveraging its unified ecosystem for web APIs with ASP
• Related to: c-sharp, asp-net-core

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use .NET Framework if: You want net framework when building windows-specific applications, legacy systems, or enterprise solutions that require integration with microsoft technologies like active directory or sql server and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use .NET 5 if: You prioritize net 5 to create high-performance, scalable applications that run on windows, linux, and macos, leveraging its unified ecosystem for web apis with asp over what .NET Framework offers.

The Bottom Line

.NET Framework wins

Developers should learn